Test Technician Supervisor

Test Technician Supervisor

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Test Technician Supervisor to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about testing leading-edge hardware and software for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will lead the daily operations of the Test Technician team responsible for executing production tests across multiple test areas — including ambient electrical testing, thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and antenna range testing. You will drive the throughput and quality of the production line in each test area, ensuring that all units are tested efficiently, safely, and in accordance with defined procedures. This role requires close coordination with Test Engineers, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve issues, improve test processes, and maintain equipment readiness. The Test Technician team you lead performs hands-on testing of flight and production hardware, supporting both qualification and acceptance-level campaigns.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, proactive leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment; balancing technical depth, operational excellence, and team development.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of test technicians performing ambient, thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and antenna range testing.
• Drive throughput, schedule adherence, and quality across all test areas to meet production and delivery goals.
• Assign work orders, set daily priorities, and monitor progress to ensure testing is completed per procedure and configuration requirements.
• Ensure test setups, data capture, and results documentation are performed accurately and consistently in alignment with engineering direction and quality standards.
• Partner with Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve test issues, improve procedures, and maintain readiness of test equipment and fixtures.
• Oversee calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for all test stations and environmental chambers.
• Lead implementation of Lean and 5S practices to maintain safe, organized, and efficient workspaces.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate test technicians to build technical capability and ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures and process non-conformances.
• Track and report key performance metrics such as test yields, equipment utilization, and line throughput to management.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate of Applied Science (AS) degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Manufacturing, or related preferred.
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience with an Associate's degree or six years with a High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or technical leadership role.
• Strong technical foundation in test design, execution, and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with collaboration and documentation tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.
• Experience with test software development or data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
• Experience managing or supporting test operations in a hardware development environment.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.